As pressure over Kavanaugh mounts, Collins sees 'bribery' attempt

[Poiuyt]

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With Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) facing similar pressure to oppose Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation, a related controversy is unfolding, though the differences matter. The Washington Post reported:

For liberals concerned about what a seat for Kavanaugh would do to the court, Collins has been both a source of limited hope and frustration, expressing concerns about threats to Roe vs. Wade, while consulting with the Trump administration through the selection process.

So a group of liberal activists in Maine created an unusual crowdfunding campaign that encapsulated both of these emotions: they raised money in the form of pledges that they said they would give to whoever decided to challenge Collins in 2020 if she voted for Kavanaugh’s confirmation. If she votes no, the money will never be withdrawn from donors.

The effort has been fairly successful – organizers have already raised over $1 million, which would go to Collins’ next rival – though the senator has condemned the “quid-pro-quo fundraising” project, equating it with attempted “bribery.”

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http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/pressure-over-kavanaugh-mounts-collins-sees-bribery-attempt?cid=sm_fb_maddow

How is this different from any other campaign contribution? Isn't all lobbying just legalized bribery?

[lark]

1. Collins just another of the cadre of russian repugs.

She's already taken the bribe or been threatened with information from russian email hacking and she's going to do what her donors/vlackmailers demand no matter what else happens. Kavanaugh could be proved to be a rapist and she and all the other RR's would still vote for him. He's critical in keeping drumpf in the presidency and keeping the repug party from being disbanded for treason.

[dweller]

2. politics

ain't beanbag sen. Collins ...

[red dog 1]

3. Collins may be right, imo.

This idea may be a form of "attempted bribery"

But, if it does make her think twice about voting for the bastard, then I'm all for it.

Kick for exposure!

[htuttle]

4. It's not a bribe. It's a promise.

[gratuitous]

5. Grow a pair of ovaries, Susan

And you might not have to worry about a credible, well-funded challenger in 2020. As it is, your act of worthless, endless posturing before the inevitable capitulation has worn so thin, it only has one side anymore.